Red Shield Appeal

I had the opportunity to help fundraise, but most importantly, raise awareness for The Salvation Army on 25 May as part of the annual Red Shield Appeal. The boarders were assigned to Lyne Park, where my peers and I walked along the waterfront, inviting members of the public to help those in the Eastern Suburbs struggling with meeting basic needs, such as having a roof over their heads and a warm environment to sleep on a cold winter night. Other students were on site at other locations across the area from Edgecliff to Rose Bay doing our best to raise much needed funds for this important cause. Despite some members of the public having no cash on them, the opportunity to spark a conversation and thus raise awareness for the Salvation Army and their work was invaluable.

Personally, this was my fourth Red Shield Appeal. Every year I participate, I get left in awe of the generosity of members of the public. It is a beautiful opportunity for us Cranbrook students to engage with the broader community, while learning about the impact of our service. Understanding that our efforts truly mattered encouraged me to persevere through the challenge of organising my own fundraising efforts, and the power of asking. 

Louis Mak
Cranbrook Student